Defense & Security: President Prabowo inaugurated 204 new TNI units at the 81st anniversary, expanding land, marine and air capabilities—while critics warn the move may not match defense modernization priorities. Budget Oversight: YLBHI flagged about Rp 90 trillion in “unidentified” defense equipment procurement, alleging opacity in supplier information and procurement methods. Downstream Push: Indonesia’s new Coordinating Ministry for Downstream Industry and Energy Transition is getting its operational budget from the ESDM Ministry, with APBN 2027 funding being restructured as governance rules are drafted. Data Governance: The government drafted the One Data Indonesia Bill to strengthen national data standards and make data the basis for faster, more secure public services. Migration Protection: KP2MI said 43,671 Indonesian migrant workers facing problems abroad were repatriated over two years, with Malaysia and Cambodia the biggest sources. Justice & Prisons: The government plans rehabilitation and re-education centers to tackle prison overcapacity, focusing on productive-age narcotics users. Constitutional Politics: The Constitutional Court is being asked to ease political party formation requirements, including the national-scope and nationwide management thresholds. Energy Transition & Connectivity: Kadin estimates up to US$3.8 trillion in energy-transition investment opportunities to 2050, while Indonesia is building a 6,870km domestic submarine cable to boost digital capacity for data centers and AI.